A state of excitement, agitation, or commotion. The announcement of the new policy caused quite a stir among the employees.
The act of mixing a substance by moving an implement through it. Give the soup a quick stir to make sure all the ingredients are well combined.
Prison; jail (slang, chiefly British and US). He did five years in stir before getting his life back on track.
A slight movement or action. There wasn't a stir from the audience as the performer took the stage.
A slight movement; a minimal or barely perceptible motion. There was not a stir in the house as midnight approached.